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myglaren wrote: 05 Apr 2024, 14:13

I've had this a couple of times but only had to pay £1:50 each time.
Who-tf buys stamps from Ebay or Amazon or thinks they might get a discounted price via them ?......... idiots all !
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It wasn't the stamps that were bought from eBay but an item posted to me that I bought on eBay and the sellers put on stamps bought from the post office that were then deemed to be counterfeit and I was charged for them to be released.
They looked perfectly OK.
The other one was from my doctor.

Clearly it was the PO getting it wrong.
I may still have the envelopes here.
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myglaren wrote: 13 Apr 2024, 22:04
Clearly it was the PO getting it wrong.
Really ??? ....... the totally professional and trust worthy Post Office.....well I never :)
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Unthinkable I know. Still.
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Todays scam email.
Information regarding your payment from Amazon Prime
Hi Customer,
Your Amazon Prime Membership is set to renew on April 19, 2024. However, we've noticed that the payment method associated with your Prime membership is no longer valid.
To update the default payment method or choose a new one for your membership, please click on the button below and follow the on-screen instructions.
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Ahh, bust it doesn't renew, it's perpetual until you cancel it...
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